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More sports of course! Believe it or not, the young athletes I know continue to be physically active during their off time. Like all teens,...

When planning a family vacation, central Illinois may not be the first destination that comes to mind. However, we have visited the state ca...

The Wind  by Robert Louis Stevenson I saw you toss the kites on high And blow the birds about the sky; And all around I heard you ...

Secret Daughter  by Shilpi Somaya Gowda After a few years of only scattered reading of novels, I am finding encouragement and titles to ...

In no way shape or form am I an expert or even a connoisseur of poetry. I can't tell you about or name more than a couple of the many...

She did it! With an outstanding All Around finish in 11th place in her age group at USAG Level 9 Eastern Nationals my daughter, Adah, has an...

Participating in gymnastics demands a continual intense focus and commitment. It is an unforgiving sport and the opportunity to pause and sa...

Happy Independence Day, USA. We are celebrating in our usual fashion with the local parade, food on the grill and other typical summer ...

We didn't start our parenting journey with a plan to homeschool. Honestly, I don't even really remember when it became our plan. I...

Local Museums Top the List Despite having attended art school myself and despite living near a big city with fabulous art museums, I nev...

Children, pre-teens and teens all have the need for high quality nutrient dense food. Their growing bodies demand continual sources of energ...